12 Hidden Sci-Fi Movies You've Probably Never Seen
6. The Lost Skeleton Of Cadavra
The word that comes to mind when discussing the films
of Larry Blamire is, for better or worse, “unique”. The creator of bizarre
genre parodies such as 2009’s Dark and Stormy Night and this cult curio from
2004, Blamire has made it his career’s work to recreate the feel of outdated subgenres,
whether it’s the cheesy sci-fi drive-in hits of the fifties or the clunky Wiliam
Castle produced haunted house flicks of the forties.
Critics may have hated this surreal spoof upon its release, but fans out Mystery Science Theatre 3000 and the corny but endearing early science fiction efforts they spoof will find much to love in this parody/ homage/ pastiche. Following the exploits of the eponymous villain, a haunted skeleton, this schlocky effort is full of tropes recognizable to genre aficionados and never drops its mask of self-seriousness no matter how egregiously silly precedings turn.
It’s not for everyone, but like it’s cheaply constructed villain, this one of a kind homage has to be seen to be believed.